A member asked:

If i had 3 cat scans one in oct & one in nov & one in dec is that bad or high risk for cancer very worried bout that! the 3 where of the brain/head?

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Dr. Michael Ginsburg answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Very small risk : There is a small increased risk of cancer with ct scans. Younger patients are believed to be more vulnerable to the effects of radiation.Ct head radiation dose is approximately 1-2 msv, by comparison, the average exposure from environmental sources is 3 msv per year. As radiologists we always try to minimize radiation utilizing novel radiation reduction technique. Mri alternatively has no radiation.

Answered 1/28/2013

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No.: No, if there is a good indication, this may have been necessary. Diagnostic xrays only become problematic after a larger dose than you received, relax about this, but do not be afraid to ask why the ct ( or any test, or procedure) is necessary. It is your body. You have that right . If your physician, blows you off, get a new doctor!

Answered 2/22/2016

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